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My Goodwill Story: Darren

This time of year amidst the hustle and bustle we re all thinking about how much we must be thankful for

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Image of a man standing in front of a orange wall. He wears reading classes, a cream hat and a Dallas navy blue shirt.

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My Goodwill Story: Troy

Troy was looking for something new He worked as a security guard for the past 15 years but craved a

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My Goodwill Story: Angela

Some people are destined for greatness Two years ago Angela might not have thought that about herself She was involved

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My Goodwill Story: Cassy Swindle

This month we celebrated National Digital Inclusion Week If you haven t heard of this commemorative week before it focuses on

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My Story: Pamela Johnson

Goodwill is celebrating National Employ Older Workers Week September 24 30 2023 which recognizes the vital role

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My Goodwill Story: Jose Mendoza

We re happy to share Jose s story in honor of Hispanic Heritage Month When faced with a problem you find a

READ STORY3 min read

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My Story: Damarya Williams

Damarya Williams is a young woman who was destined for greatness That s until she found herself in legal trouble Like

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My Story: Julian

On January 10 2022 Julian enrolled in a program that changed his life Before I came to Goodwill I hadn t

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My Story: Taylor Devenport

When Taylor Devenport was young she says she was a fearful little girl who was afraid of her own shadow

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Image of a man wearing glasses and a green t-shirt.

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My Goodwill Story: Darren

This time of year amidst the hustle and bustle we re all thinking about how much we must be thankful for

READ STORY3 min read

Image of a man standing in front of a orange wall. He wears reading classes, a cream hat and a Dallas navy blue shirt.

<img width="2560" height="2560" src="data:image/svg+xml,%3Csvg%20xmlns='http://www.w3.org/2000/svg'%20viewBox='0%200%202560%202560'%3E%3C/svg%3E" data-src="https://www.goodwill.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/11/Troy-3-scaled.jpg" class="attachment-post-thumbnail size-post-thumbnail wp-post-image lazy" alt="Image of a man standing in front of a orange wall. He wears reading classes, a cream hat and a Dallas navy blue shirt." decoding="async" data-srcset="https://www.goodwill.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/11/Troy-3-scaled.jpg 2560w, https://www.goodwill.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/11/Troy-3-500x500.jpg 500w, https://www.goodwill.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/11/Troy-3-1024x1024.jpg 1024w, https://www.goodwill.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/11/Troy-3-150x150.jpg 150w, https://www.goodwill.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/11/Troy-3-768x768.jpg 768w, https://www.goodwill.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/11/Troy-3-1536x1536.jpg 1536w, https://www.goodwill.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/11/Troy-3-2048x2048.jpg 2048w" data-sizes="(max-width: 2560px) 100vw, 2560px" />

My Goodwill Story: Troy

Troy was looking for something new He worked as a security guard for the past 15 years but craved a

READ STORY3 min read

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My Goodwill Story: Angela

Some people are destined for greatness Two years ago Angela might not have thought that about herself She was involved

READ STORY3 min read

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My Goodwill Story: Cassy Swindle

This month we celebrated National Digital Inclusion Week If you haven t heard of this commemorative week before it focuses on

READ STORY3 min read

<img width="533" height="756" src="data:image/svg+xml,%3Csvg%20xmlns='http://www.w3.org/2000/svg'%20viewBox='0%200%20533%20756'%3E%3C/svg%3E" data-src="https://www.goodwill.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/09/Pamela-Johnson-Headshot-1.jpg" class="attachment-post-thumbnail size-post-thumbnail wp-post-image lazy" alt="Pamela Johnson Headshot" decoding="async" data-srcset="https://www.goodwill.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/09/Pamela-Johnson-Headshot-1.jpg 533w, https://www.goodwill.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/09/Pamela-Johnson-Headshot-1-500x709.jpg 500w" data-sizes="(max-width: 533px) 100vw, 533px" />

My Story: Pamela Johnson

Goodwill is celebrating National Employ Older Workers Week September 24 30 2023 which recognizes the vital role

READ STORY3 min read

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My Goodwill Story: Jose Mendoza

We re happy to share Jose s story in honor of Hispanic Heritage Month When faced with a problem you find a

READ STORY3 min read

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My Story: Damarya Williams

Damarya Williams is a young woman who was destined for greatness That s until she found herself in legal trouble Like

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My Story: Julian

On January 10 2022 Julian enrolled in a program that changed his life Before I came to Goodwill I hadn t

READ STORY3 min read

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My Story: Taylor Devenport

When Taylor Devenport was young she says she was a fearful little girl who was afraid of her own shadow

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